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Happy Pride everyone! Today was the perfect day for a parade. It was warm and sunny but not unbearable. There was also a breeze.

That's LeAnn...we pretty much had the same outfit on today

This blog is all about style and, to me, nothing is more stylish than being who you are. That is what Pride is all about. It's a wonderful chance for those in and in support of the LGBT community to say "this is who we are". Of course, it's often a bit more fabulous than we are on a day to day basis but the point is the same. It's beautiful.

Minneapolis has one of the largest Pride celebrations in the nation. It's great! 

I love the variety you see at Pride. It shows how individual and unique members of the community are. It is also incredible to see how many resources are available. But it is ridiculous to me that so much of Pride still is centered around fighting for equality. To not be treated like second class citizens. To have your love not only recognized but respected and protected. I hope that one day Pride can truly be a celebration and this fight for equality will be something of the past. I don't know that that day will come but I have some hope.

{ Summer Style Inspirations }

Summer is here! To me {SS} summer is about popsicles, late nights sitting in the lawn with neighbors, bare feet in freshly cut grass, lazy beach days, straw hats, great books, walks to get ice cream, the smell of something great on the barbeque, frisbee in the park, lots of times spent with friends reminiscing on the days of "summer break" and of course lots of stylish clothes.

{ “The Luncheon of the Boating Party,” Pierre-Auguste Renoir }

This summer I am lucky enough to be heading off on holiday to Seattle, Oregon, Northern California, Amsterdam, and Southern France for four weeks.

Of course a trip of such fantastic proportions calls for style, style, style, especially since I will be attending both a graduation and a wedding, as well as meeting a large French family. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I've been thinking about what to bring for awhile. I love Europe and I know it will be a great trip, but packing for Europe (especially since this time I won't be traveling on my own, and on the cheap-- phew!) calls for a little more planning than just throwing the usual summer staples of shorts and a t-shirt into a duffel bag. I'm planning on bringing mostly dresses and skirts, and will be leaving my beloved go-to summer travel shoes {chacos} behind this year (I've had enough of the weird looks from stylish Europeans).

I'll be sure to share with you a detailed list of what I'm planning to pack (all in a carry-on, Rick Steve's style!) when I get it all pulled together, but in the meantime here are some photos that inspired me and that I could potentially replicate with the five key items I'm planning to bring!

1.  Slim-Fit Oxford Button-Up

2. Mini Brompton Hobo in Red

3. Cropped Pink Jeans

4. Grey Suede Leopard Print Ballet Flats

5. Navy Halter Eyelet Dress (with pockets!!)

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Happy Summer Styling! 

 xo, SS

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